• Aphidius matricariae

  for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings. Aphidius [...] controlling aphid infestations and reducing the need for chemical interventions in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily [...] cycle and appearance of Aphidius matricariae Adults are 3-4 mm golden brown wasps with long antennae. Characteristic for the distinction of the species are

• Blueberry

  can impact the health and productivity of these plants. IPM focuses on using a combination of methods to manage pest populations, which includes pest [...] practices, biological control and chemical control, as needed. By using non-chemical methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can limit their [...] to the sustainability of blueberry cultivation. By incorporating bumblebees into an IPM strategy, growers reduce the use of chemical pesticides and promote

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  immunity against many of today’s chemicals. In these situations, growers may spray more of a specific chemical or try to use a large arsenal of many different [...] Neoseiulus cucumeris . It is just one of many biological control solutions many growers use to limit the amount of chemical pesticide applications. The “bad [...] on are part of a group of pests called thrips . These pests are minute black winged insects that suck plant sap and can be a serious pest of ornamental

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  widespread adoption of sustainable land use and soil management practices. The future of agricultural soil does not solely rest in the hands of governments or [...] soil moisture management practices. On the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater and cover 20% of croplands (FAO [...] adaptability of crops to challenging environmental conditions. Additionally, the use of our beneficial insects reduces the dependency on a wide array of conventional

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  against other pests, aphids could be controlled effectively by means of selective chemical pesticides, with few adverse effects on biological controls. However [...] pesticides, biological control is becoming the preferred method of controlling these pests. Overview of Aphid Plant Damage Aphids excrete honeydew, which attracts [...] Additionally, visit our Side-Effects Database for compatibility of these solutions with chemicals. Additional Information For additional information regarding

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  people at risk of suffering hunger by the end of 2020.” The report says there are now calls for a “profound change of global food and agricultural systems…to [...] their health. People were reminded of the role food plays in their resistance to disease. Within days of the outbreak of COVID-19, buying patterns started [...] increasingly critical about the use of chemical agents in farming methods and this is why we are stepping up the production of microbial solutions worldwide

• Trichoderma harzianum

  friendly approach to disease management in agriculture and horticulture. Advantages of Trichoderma harzianum The usage of Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in [...] the availability of resources for pathogen growth and reproduction. Parasitism of pathogens: Trichoderma harzianum produces a range of secondary metabolites [...] reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above the ground, so-called induced system resistance (ISR). Absorption of fixed and non-fixed nutrients:

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable alternative and so limit the use of chemical agents for [...] packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful [...] capacity to corresponding volumes of mites for the agricultural market and have already developed an assortment of application technologies that will

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits

  11-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available [...] a lot of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and even nematicides, meaning they don’t lose their efficacy, when used complementary to chemical solutions

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  capacity means that they are capable of destroying plants very rapidly. Additionally, the widespread use of chemical control agents has resulted in the spider [...] developing resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Overview of Mite Plant Damage Larvae, nymphs and adults of two-spotted spider mites cause damage to [...] biological pest control of spider mite infestations, enabling growers to safely combat this devastating pest without the use of harsh chemicals. In the mid 1960's